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Full Time FACULTY POSITIONS

POSITION: Moore College of Art & Design is seeking to hire a full-time faculty Chair of Liberal Arts. The 3-year full-time appointment starts in August 2015. Salary and rank are commensurate with experience and subject to the collective bargaining agreement with Moore Federation of Teachers.

QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate will be an innovative teacher/scholar with a Ph.D. or equivalent experience and professional standing in Art History, Visual/Cultural Anthropology, History or a Humanities/Literature field. Regardless of specialization, candidates must have a strong commitment to a Liberal Arts pedagogy and coherent vision for contemporary modes of multicultural discourse and emergent academic disciplines relevant in an art and design education. The successful candidate will have a minimum of five years college-level teaching experience, preferably with at least three years full-time, teaching at all levels. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate previous experience teaching in college or university environments that have included art and design students and will have experience in developing innovative curriculum. The Chair promotes excellence in teaching, creativity, research and engagement through mentoring, peer reviews and program assessment. Candidates must have a demonstrated active record of professional achievement; promising record of scholarly research; and the potential for critical recognition in an area of scholarly pursuit. Outstanding written and communication skills are a must. Building on the department’s strong history, the Chair will guide innovative curriculum development. Preference will be given to candidates who indicate a developed understanding of teaching strategies that incorporate digital technologies including online teaching, interdisciplinary and emerging learning-based pedagogies. The successful candidate will have evidence of strong leadership and must have demonstrable administrative experience as an academic leader.

DUTIES: Chair responsibilities include oversight of the Art History, Curatorial Studies and Art Education majors, a Creative Writing minor and a Business minor. The full-time faculty Chair teaching load is 6 credits each semester in addition to 3 credits of release time for the departmental administration of Chair duties, office hours and participation in college and administrative work. Chair responsibilities in the summer are necessary to handle traditional duties. Ongoing professional scholarship and participation in college and committee service is required. Chairs are expected to work collaboratively with colleagues, staff and administration and to work strategically across the College to support recruitment, retention, outreach and mission. Chairs are expected to actively participate in BFA Enrollment meetings and to collaborate with Admissions on strategies for stimulating enrollment including but not limited to developing targeted events highlighting departmental strengths and working with Marketing and Communications to provide related content for web, announcements and publications.

COLLEGE & COMMUNITY: Moore College of Art & Design celebrates more than 165 years of educating women for careers in the visual arts as the nation’s first and only women’s visual arts college. Moore’s student-focused environment and professionally active faculty form a dynamic community in the heart of Philadelphia’s cultural district. With an enrollment of approximately 500 BFA students, Moore offers 10 BFA majors – Art Education, Art History, Curatorial Studies, Fashion Design, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Illustration, Interactive & Motion Arts Interior Design, and Photography & Digital Arts. All BFA majors have a required paid internship. Moore currently offers 3 graduate programs leading to an MA in Art Education with an Emphasis in Special Populations, MFA in Interior Design and MFA in Studio Art and is launching two new Graduate programs, an MA in Art & Social Engagement and MFA in Community Practice in the summer 2015. The Galleries at Moore provide a forum of exploring contemporary art and ideas, enriching the artistic and intellectual climate of the college, the Greater Philadelphia community, and beyond. This is accomplished through diverse innovative exhibitions, free education programs and events for all ages that not only highlight the College as a place to meet, learn, challenge and create but also support Moore’s mission of educating students in careers in art and design; and publications offering insights into the work of established and emerging regional, national, and international artists and designers.

The College complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws in which it operates. Moore does not discriminate based on a person’s race, creed, disability, sexual orientation, age, marital status or any other protected class.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Review of applications will begin December 1 and will continue until the position is filled. Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Please send application materials via e-mail with the following materials sent as a PDF:

Letter of interest

CV

Teaching philosophy and research interests

At least three syllabi and selected samples of student work if appropriate

Contact information of three professional references

Links to any professional or scholarly work can be included via a URL.

All application materials/files should be labeled appropriately. Moore will not accept, evaluate or be responsible for hardcopies or original copies of portfolio materials. Please do not submit additional or original portfolio materials, they will be discarded and not considered part of the application. Portfolios on a CD will not be returned.

*Interviews will be scheduled during the CAA Conference in NYC from February 11-14, 2015. Please indicate in the cover letter if you will be attending this conference.

Moore College of Art & Design is seeking adjunct faculty members to teach in the BFA PDA (Photography & Digital Arts) Program in spring 2015. We are seeking candidates with a terminal degree and college-level teaching experience to teach Web Media on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8:30-11:20am.

Course Description:

The Web Media course is designed to help students synthesize their understanding of motion, time, information and interactivity as effective visual strategies in a web environment.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Applications must be submitted as a PDF

Please submit the following materials to Robert Goodman, Chair of Photography & Digital Arts, rgoodman@moore.edu

1) CV

2) Brief cover letter

3) 2 references (Names and contact information only)

4) A digital portfolio of Professional work and Student work either via URL or as a PDF

The College complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws in which it operates. Moore does not discriminate based on a person’s race, creed, disability, sexual orientation, age, marital status or any other protected class.

Moore College of Art & Design is seeking adjunct faculty members to teach in the BFA Foundation Department in the 2015-2016 academic year. We are seeking candidates with a terminal degree and college-level teaching experience to teach any of the following courses:

Moore College of Art & Design has opportunities for adjunct faculty members to teach in the BFA degree program in the upcoming Fall semester. A terminal degree or equivalent combination of education and professional/artistic experience; some college level teaching experience; and evidence of professional activity is required. Proficiency in Maya may be required.

Specific courses that are open for the Fall semester are listed below:

3D Animation

2D Character and Environment

History of Interactive Motion Art

APPLICATIONPROCEDURES: Applications must be submitted as a PDF

1) Please submit a CV and a brief cover letter

2) A digital portfolio of Professional work and Student work either via URL or as a PDF (if applicable)

CONTINUING EDUCATION ADULT PROGRAMS
The Continuing Education Department’s Adult Programs focuses on seven professional certificate programs offered in four 10-week sessions with various teaching opportunities that arise throughout the year. On campus courses meet one evening a week and a number of courses are offered online. A bachelor's or master’s degree or equivalent professional background in relevant areas is required. If you are interested in exploring possibilities for teaching with us, please send email with attached resume to Judy Woodworth, Co-Director for Continuing Education (jwoodworth@moore.edu).

Fashion Studies
The Fashion Studies: Technical Design Certificate and the Fashion Studies: Apparel Construction Certificate require faculty who have experience with the contemporary fashion environment and/or specialized skills in one of the following areas: sewing, garment construction, flat patternmaking, fashion textiles, Photoshop and Illustrator for fashion, and Lectra.

Fashion Merchandising+Production (Online)
The Fashion Merchandising+Production Certificate Program requires faculty with a background in the contemporary fashion environment, as well as specialized skills in one of the following areas: apparel design principles, fashion textiles, fashion trend and color forecasting, fashion retailing, product development, merchandising planning and control and international retailing. The College will provide training in teaching an online course.

Motion Graphics (Hybrid/Online)
The Motion Graphics Certificate Program requires faculty with skills in one of the following areas: color systems and 2D design (online), digital imaging with Photoshop, digital typography (online), digital production standards (online), After Effects, storyboarding for film and animation (online), and 3D motion design. As noted, some courses will be offered online and the College will provide training in teaching an online course.

Purpose: Maintains and manages classroom labs and facilities in printmaking, photography, digital video and digital fabrication in direct support of the BFA Fine Arts department; and oversees the dedicated studio spaces assigned to Fine Arts and Photography & Digital Art in terms of safety usage and signage. Provide direct support to graduate students and faculty throughout the year and specifically during the summer intensives.

Responsibilities:

General Responsibilities include day-to-day running of the print shop, photography darkrooms, digital video lab and FabLab (digital fabrication lab), hiring, scheduling, training and supervising student workers, and assisting Chair with preparing annual budget. Other general duties include working with other staff to make sure the walk-in spray booth is run smoothly and safely, keeping facilities in good working order and clean, maintaining equipment, coordinating repairs, maintaining signage and bulletin boards, receiving materials from outside suppliers and completing chemical/material inventories as needed.

Safety Responsibilitiesinclude providing safety training and studio orientation for new faculty, maintaining a safe and healthy work environment, conducting regular safety inspections of equipment and facilities, reporting infractions per College policies, educating students on safety policies, enforcing safe working practices, and serving on Health & Safety Committee.

Studio and Classroom Responsibilities include working with the Chair to organize and manage the studio space, coordinating and overseeing studio contracts and spring clean-out, posting signs listing student name and location of their studio space in each studio, and managing the end of the term clean up and preparation for the next semester/term.

Photography Responsibilities include checking out equipment, maintaining a rotating display of current PDA work, keeping the shooting studio and contents orderly and mixing chemicals so there is a continuous supply on hand.

Graduate Program Support Responsibilities include directly supporting all Graduate Program Managers, students and faculty in the use of equipment and facilities, ensuring that printmaking and photography are up and running before and during the summer and adjust work schedule as needed to support training for graduate faculty and/or students.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Chair or Academic Dean.

Qualifications/Requirements: The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience; experience in printmaking, photography and media arts, including previous responsibility for photography or printmaking studio and some digital fabrication equipment; knowledge of printmaking and/or photo processes, digital video and digital fabrication software and equipment; ability to work with students, faculty, staff and vendors; working knowledge of art safety and health hazards in the arts, ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively; excellent communication skills and strong organizational and supervisory skills; commitment to providing a service-oriented working environment; working knowledge of Microsoft Office, internet and email, Adobe Creative Suite and video editing.

The College complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws in which it operates. Moore does not discriminate based on a person’s race, creed, disability, sexual orientation, age, marital status or any other protected class.

POSITION: The Continuing Education Department at Moore College of Art & Design has opportunities for part-time instructors with undergraduate degrees, teaching certification and/or equivalent professional experience to teach courses in the following areas: fine arts (two dimensional and three dimensional), photography, fashion, jewelry design, animation and illustration. Fall and spring courses take place on Saturdays during a 10-week semester. Summer classes take place during a five-week, week day semester.

Job Title: Admissions Counselor
Reports to: Executive Director of AdmissionsPurpose: The primary focus of this position is to recruit and enroll qualified students into the BFA program and counsel prospective students throughout the admissions process.

Requirements

B.F.A. or B.A. in art or related field is required.

Previous experience in sales/marketing.

Must have basic computer knowledge and demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), and social media knowledge.

Ability to work/travel independently and set priorities to achieve goals/objectives required.

Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills; confidence speaking in small/large groups and with people from diverse backgrounds.

Weekend and/or weekday overnight travel with extended stays to visit schools including National Portfolio Days and College Fairs.

College Fair Planning works closely with the Executive Director & other Admissions Counselors to coordinate and attend college fairs and portfolio review events.

High School and Community College Visits to schools between September and March. The purpose of the visit is to present information about Moore to 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students and transfers, collect inquiries and for educate underrepresented high school students about the college admissions process. Some schools may require portfolio reviews on site.

Special Events: Must also be present for all on campus events and youth programs events.

Other duties as assigned by Executive Director.

To Apply: send cover letter with salary requirements and resume to :

Moore College of Art and Design;
Attn: Director of Human Resources;
20th Street and The Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Work cooperatively with library staff and other professionals, participating in the revision and creation of policies, procedures, and special projects, including the blending of traditional library activities with digital initiatives.

Qualifications/Requirements:

The ideal candidate will have a MLS from an ALA – accredited school, some library experience and experience with Innovative Integrated Library Systems. Experience with both PC and Mac operating systems. Must have strong written and oral communication skills, as well as strong planning and project management skills.

To Apply: send cover letter with salary requirements and resume to :

Moore College of Art and Design;
Attn: Director of Human Resources;
20th Street and The Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Purpose: Provide support to Educational Support Services, the Registrar and The Writer’s Studio. Collect, collate, report and file institutional data in response to requests from external agencies and in response to internal administrative and academic program needs. Coordinate outcome assessment plans within the academic areas and assist in the execution of assessment within academic departments.

Requirements:

A Bachelor’s degree required, masters degree preferred in education. Degree should reflect experience in research methods and data analysis.

Minimum three years of experience in higher education with direct responsibility for managerial reports including the design/preparation/analysis of academic-related statistical surveys.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with diverse constituencies

Must be able to learn new software and to move and manipulate information from one format to another, and to develop graphical representations of information in response to specific needs.

Knowledge of statistical analysis and qualitative analysis techniques

Ability to critically analyze raw data and final reports, and to take appropriate corrective action when necessary

Ability to work independently with a wide variety of constituencies

Capable of maintaining confidentiality of information

Responsibilities:

Complete and file all major surveys from outside agencies, including IPEDS, HEADS, AICAD, Middle States Annual Profile, AICUP, all PA Department of Education Surveys, Princeton Review, Peterson’s and College Board.

Provide institutional reports and studies as necessary and required in response to needs of the academic programs and management initiatives including the collection and processing of data and reporting of results

Assist in implementing appropriate outcomes assessment procedures with Chairs for each department and Graduate Program Managers, and process the data.

Assist in developing coordinated institutional research systems within other areas of the college and provide summary reports and data to appropriate offices, staff and faculty as well as to committees as requested.

Assist in writing the Middle States Periodic Review report.

Serve as a clearinghouse for institutional assessment data and reports on college assessment activities as requested/appropriate.

Support educational support services and staff, including academic advising, tutoring and Registrar Office, and The Writer’s Studio.

Purpose: Moore College is seeking a dynamic addition to its development team who will support special events, individual donor strategies, foundation and corporate fundraising and overall efforts of the Development Office. This highly motivated and entrepreneurial individual will acquire in depth experience of the variety of arts and higher education advancement through the detailed management of the development database system, gift processing and other critical development operations.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree

Strong database management and computer skills; attention to detail

Ability to work within deadlines with a demonstrated capacity for project management, collaborating across teams and clear judgement amidst shifting priorities

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access and Outlook)

Polished communication skills, both orally and written

Ability to organize projects and handle details with the utmost of care

Maintains a high sense of professionalism and recognizes the importance of discretion and confidentiality

Can perform well under pressure, exercising sound judgment and treating both internal and external stakeholders with respect

Preferred qualifications:

Experience working in higher education or similar environment

Interest in the arts and arts education and an eagerness to deepen knowledge of arts funding, advancement services and education philanthropy

Demonstrated commitment to contributing to high functioning teams that are striving to make a positive impact on the communities in which they work

Responsibilities:

Supports the operations of a quick paced and ambitious development office with an eye toward improving processes, implementing systems to optimize advancement programs and motivation to execute initiatives that support the school’s mission and values.

Supports fundraising efforts including communications with major donors, corporate and foundation contacts and potential major donors, coordinating multiple stewardship events, copying and maintaining fundraising materials, and provides assistance with other special projects.

Works with Associate Director of Development to develop plan to steward donors and increase giving.

Assists with grant management, grant writing and reporting.

Facilitates the moves management and building of donor pipelines, preparing reports and making recommendations for prospect strategies for current and new donor prospects.

Under the oversight of the Associate Director of Development, coordinates the planning and implementation of our major annual gala, the Visionary Woman Awards, as well as smaller events, including committee meetings and member and donor receptions.

Collaborates with Communications staff on publicity; works with vendors on site logistics; develops and reconciles event timelines and budgets when needed.

Reach out to offices across the college such as the Business Office, Admissions and Student Services to ensure development operations have necessary resources as well as to partner across teams toward improving processes.

The College complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws in which it operates. Moore does not discriminate based on a person’s race, creed, disability, sexual orientation, age, marital status or any other protected class.

Maintains the Small Metals, Welding and Ceramic classrooms, facilities and equipment and additionally the woodshop in the summer. Responsible for ordering and inventory, Health & Safety signage and equipment repair. Organizes and monitors for safety the junior and senior Fine Art studio workspaces.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Basic shop skills and safety awareness

Knowledge of welding, small metals, ceramics, sculpture processes and materials

Strong communication skills

Ability to work with a variety of people, to prioritize tasks, work effectively, to function as part of a team and work independently as needed

Must be able to lift 50 lbs

Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and the internet

Responsibilities:

Provides basic maintenance of Fine Art 3D departmental facilities, equipment and tools in Ceramics, Small Metals and Welding labs and in all other 3D classrooms and work-spaces.

Maintains condition and inventory of departmental tools and supplies, responsible for light maintenance and repairs of small tools and equipment, places work-orders for larger repairs and tracks progress of repairs, including keeping the Chair and faculty informed regarding the repair/replacement status.

Monitors and tracks student use for small equipment through a check-out system.

Receives departmental materials from outside suppliers, checking delivery information including filing of new MSD sheets with the Director of Facilities.

Responsible for meeting large deliveries at the loading dock and for unloading, moving and storing shipments of clay and steel.

Prepares all Fine Art 3D classrooms, labs and studios prior to fall classes starting, prior to the Spring semester starting and prior to the Summer and YAW classes starting.

Organizes and manages all Fine Art, 3D and 2D, junior and senior studio spaces, including set up of spaces in August, posting safety and studio use signage, regular monitoring of safety compliance and oversees end of the year studio clean-out.

Assist department with the collection and delivery of student work for student exhibitions. Assists with the set-up and breakdown of departmental shows on campus or off. Work with Gallery to facilitate pick-up and/or storage of student work after exhibitions including delivering work back to faculty as needed.

Maintains departmental sculpture stands and vitrines.

Daily duties may be divided among the different studios and labs as needed based on the schedule of classes in the Fine Art 3D area.

Semester or weekly work schedule can vary based on class schedule with some evening coverage required.

Reports to the Fine Art 3D Chair and takes daily/weekly direction from the Woodshop Lab Technician as needed.

Manage the classroom and studio maintenance for the Graduate Department in the summer months, with an expanded focus on the woodshop

The College complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws in which it operates. Moore does not discriminate based on a person’s race, creed, disability, sexual orientation, age, marital status or any other protected class.